(Another) New Cover for Stripped Defenseless AKA Fatal Exposure

I'm going to try out a new cover for Stripped Defenseless. I thought it would be fun to switch it out every so often. I think this one matches my heroine, plus the way the hero is watching her is super sexy. Overall the image matches the storyline.

You can buy SD on Amazon Kindle. http://www.amazon.com/Stripped-Defenseless-ebook/dp/B005C1AMWI/  Still only $2.99. Also coming soon to BarnesandNoble.com!

Fatal Exposure: New and Improved!

I'm re-releasing my award-winning erotic romantic suspense FATAL EXPOSURE, but I'm giving it a new look. A new title. And a NEW PRICE!! But the same sexy story remains.

The new title is STRIPPED DEFENSELESS (Thanks to author Helen Hardt for the idea!!). It works well with the story line, and it's sexy.

STRIPPED DEFENSELESS is an erotic romantic suspense, and it will be available in eBook form from Amazon in 1-2 days. I'll post the link when I find out what it is. I'm working on making it available from other online eBook retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Diesel, Sony, etc. So be on the lookout in the next month or so. [Update: Link to purchase for your Kindle here: Stripped Defenseless]

Here's the new blurb:
On the run from an abusive ex-boyfriend, Ava Lureau doesn’t expect to trust anyone, let alone have a one night stand with a dangerously gorgeous stranger. But leaving her cold, lonely bed behind and jumping into Kade’s strong arms is something she can’t resist. If only for a night.

Kade Gavin’s job is simple—capture his target and deliver her to the man who hired him. Nothing but a paycheck matters in Kade's bleak existence…until the enticing stripper with soft curves and a puzzling persona climbs into his bed—and under his skin.

When one night turns into a deadly adventure, snowbound in an isolated cabin, Ava must determine if her tempting captor is her savior…or the man who’ll leave her stripped defenseless.

Here's the new cover:



What do you think?

More Good News for Fatal Exposure

Fatal Exposure is a finalist in the WisRWA Write Touch Contest!

View the full list

Winners are announced in May, I believe. Wish me luck!

Lia

Good News for Fatal Exposure

Fatal Exposure, my erotic romantic suspense, is a finalist in the Colorado Romance Writer's Award of Excellence contest.

Complete list: http://www.coloradoromancewriters.org/aoe/aoe-finalist2010.html

Wish me luck in the final round! I'm going to need it. Lots of awesome competition.

Lia

http://www.liaslater.com/

Nice review for Fatal Exposure

The new review site, Got Erotic Romance, gave Fatal Exposure a nice review.

"A sensual and exciting read that keeps you on your toes from the start."
Gabrielle, reviewer

If you'd like to read the full review:  http://goteroticromance.blogspot.com/2009/12/fatal-exposure-by-lia-slater.html

Lia (who's counting down the days until WereSlave's release!!)

I would love to have your vote!

Fatal Exposure is up for Best Book of the Week over at Whipped Cream Reviews, the erotic side of The Long and the Short of It. The voting is all day Saturday and Sunday, and I'd love to have your vote!

http://www.longandshortreviews.com/WC/recentrev.htm

This is what the reviewer said:

"Is it wrong, as a reviewer, to discuss how turned on you became while reading a story? Most of the time, I try to discuss the fundamentals of the work: the writing, the character development, the premise, and the intrigue/suspense/mystery. And let me assure you, all of those necessary elements are present here. You’ll soar through this one and your heart will go through the wringer along the way. But the truth is, when I read the last word on that final page of Fatal Exposure, my first thought was, “Damn, now that was hot!”

Lia Slater has written a story that is fantastic, with all the sultry twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of our seat. A girl on the run from an abusive lover falls for the P.I. hired to find her and bring her back. She’s someone that needs to be loved and protected, and he’s a man that doesn’t want to feel anything for his target and/or become emotionally attached. It goes without saying that they’ll find what they lack in one another–the perpetual yin and yang. That alone is enough to garner interest and snare attention, and the conflict it creates is gut wrenching. But the moment Ava and Kade meet the sexual tension and chemistry between them oozes off the page.

This ain’t your Momma’s romance. The sex is raw, gritty, and so hot you’ll be forced to take a nice cold shower–or if you’re lucky, commandeer your partner–to take the edge off! In fact, Kade is one of the most memorable heroes I’ve had the pleasure to meet in a very long time. After I was done, I wondered where I might find a P.I. of my own." Fern, reviewer

Read the full review

Thank you!

Lia

Fatal Exposure - 5/5 Cherries!

Fatal Exposure received a 5/5 Cherry review from Whipped Cream Reviews! Fern, the reviewer, had this to say:

"Is it wrong, as a reviewer, to discuss how turned on you became while reading a story? Most of the time, I try to discuss the fundamentals of the work: the writing, the character development, the premise, and the intrigue/suspense/mystery. And let me assure you, all of those necessary elements are present here. You’ll soar through this one and your heart will go through the wringer along the way. But the truth is, when I read the last word on that final page of Fatal Exposure, my first thought was, “Damn, now that was hot!”

Lia Slater has written a story that is fantastic, with all the sultry twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of our seat. A girl on the run from an abusive lover falls for the P.I. hired to find her and bring her back. She’s someone that needs to be loved and protected, and he’s a man that doesn’t want to feel anything for his target and/or become emotionally attached. It goes without saying that they’ll find what they lack in one another–the perpetual yin and yang. That alone is enough to garner interest and snare attention, and the conflict it creates is gut wrenching. But the moment Ava and Kade meet the sexual tension and chemistry between them oozes off the page.

This ain’t your Momma’s romance. The sex is raw, gritty, and so hot you’ll be forced to take a nice cold shower–or if you’re lucky, commandeer your partner–to take the edge off! In fact, Kade is one of the most memorable heroes I’ve had the pleasure to meet in a very long time. After I was done, I wondered where I might find a P.I. of my own.

Be sure to put Fatal Exposure on your TBR pile if you haven’t already. Or better still, go pick up a copy right now. You won’t be disappointed. As for me? I can’t wait for more from Lia Slater."

Full review: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/2009/10/fatal-exposure-by-lia-slater.html?zx=307703dcceda9b3b

Lia - Who wants to give Fern a big cyber hug!! Thanks, Fern!!

Fatal Exposure's First Review!

Night Owl Romance Reviewer Top Pick! Melinda, the reviewer, gave it 5/5 hearts.

"This is a first I have read from Lia Slater and won’t be the last. This author is talented as her words come to life and the story line so enjoyable. I loved Ava for though her life is in danger this is a woman who will not just sit down and hide. Kade is all the man she needs for with him she feels something she has never felt before…Love. These two together are explosive and I congratulate Lia for a great story to read. Loved it."

Read the full review: http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/reviews/Review.aspx?daoid=4845

Yay! (to say the least :-))

Thanks, Melinda!!

Lia

Fatal Exposure - Book Trailer

What do you think? I promise it has a happy ending. LOL

Giving away a free eBook!

Visit me at Catherine Bybee’s blog where I’m giving away a free eBook copy of Fatal Exposure to one commenter!

http://catherinebybee.blogspot.com/2009/10/chatting-with-lia-slater.html

Lia

Some Good News for Fatal Exposure

FATAL EXPOSURE is currently at #7 on the Wild Rose Press/Wilder Roses website. It can be purchased as an eBook or paperback. http://www.wilderroses.com/

One reader review said: "This is a scorching hot and steamy read....Slater knows her way around a page-turning story."

Other good news: It's now available at the Amazon Kindle store!

Link: http://www.amazon.com/Fatal-Exposure/dp/B002RHP51I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254753987&sr=8-3


Yay all around!

Lia
http://www.liaslater.com/

It's the Little Things...

Do you receive the Romance Writers Report (RWR) from Romance Writers of America? You do? Okay, do you have the October issue? Right on. Open it up to the very first page and check out the Wild Rose Press advertisement. Four books down to the very right you'll spot it. Woot! Fatal Exposure is there looking pretty hot, if I do say so myself.

You don't get the RWR, you say? That's okay. I took a picture of it!

Can you see it??


Oh, and Fatal Exposure made it to the Wild Rose Press/Wilder Roses bestseller list. It's only at #10 right now but I'll take it! If you haven't bought your copy yet, well, you know what to do. Help me shoot that baby up there. :)

Lia

http://www.liaslater.com/

Another Excerpt (Adult content!!) - "The Ice Scene"

Fatal Exposure - Available now from http://www.wilderroses.com/, http://www.amazon.com/, & http://www.barnesandnoble.com/





Excerpt (Adult):

He sat up, selected a new piece of ice, and dropped it onto her stomach.

Ava gasped from the sudden chill against her feverish skin.

“It’s okay, baby. I’ll make it feel better.” He pressed on the cube with his palm and slid it over her navel. His mouth followed the path, kissing and licking her skin.

When he reached her trembling mound, his lips halted but his hand kept going. Over and in, he directed the shrinking ice.

Ava shuddered at the clash of cold on heat.

“Fuck,” he mumbled. “It melted.” He grabbed for another cube and then paused, looking her over as if planning his attack.

After setting the ice next to her, he took hold of her legs and slid her to the edge of the mattress.

Ava wanted to ask what the hell he was doing, but clamped her mouth shut, afraid he’d waste time by answering her. Just as long as he was touching her in some way, she was pleased...no, ecstatic.

Her legs and half of her ass were off the bed, her feet planted on the floor. Kade picked up the ice again and knelt down before her, out of her view.

Without warning, she felt a cold sting on her clit. She tried to bring her legs together, but he was in the way. He coerced them apart, as far as they could go.

“Let me do this.” He sounded a mile away, his voice echoing around her.

“What is it that you’re trying to do?” Ava attempted to sit up, but he forced her back down with one large hand.

“Just relax. I’m not going to hurt you.” His tone was calm and tender. “Trust me. I want to make you feel good.”

At that, Ava lay back down and waited, staring up at the ceiling. Trust wasn’t something that came easily to her. Not after losing her parents as a small child or being thrown out into the world alone at the ripe age of seventeen. And especially not after what Zack had put her through.

But Kade was different. Somehow she could sense he’d never harm her. Never put her in danger. After all, he had been there to help her escape from Jarred. Who knew what could have happened if he hadn’t shown up.

Another frosty pinch nipped at her as he stroked the ice against her clit, but this time it was quickly followed up with the warmth and softness of his tongue. It was odd how pain and pleasure went so well together.

Buy link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/wilderroses/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=728

Lia
http://www.liaslater.com/

Fatal Exposure Release Day & Excerpt!!

FATAL EXPOSURE is available today in eBook and paperback!

Praise for Fatal Exposure:

“FATAL EXPOSURE is an exciting read with edge-of-the-seat suspense. Kade is perfectly flawed and the perfect solution to Ava’s troubles. Scorching hot sex, thrilling action and an explosive climax.”

~KyAnn Waters, author of Hot Blooded and Executive Positions

Blurb:

Deception brings them together. Exposure can tear them apart.

Taking off her clothes every night for the patrons of Hothouse Gentleman’s Club was never part of Ava Lureau's life plan, but the sleazy strip joint was the last place her powerful ex-boyfriend would think to look for her. A life on the run kept Ava safe…but lonely. So when a ruggedly sexy stranger shows up and a lap dance becomes more than another dollar in her G-string, she takes a chance.

Kade Gavin’s job is simple—capture his target and deliver her to the man who hired him. Nothing but a paycheck matters in Kade's bleak existence…until the enticing stripper with soft curves and a puzzling persona climbs into his bed--and under his skin.

Teaser excerpt (Adult content):

He spread her dark coppery hair out on the white pillow and wondered for a moment what she looked like with her natural blonde color. Too bad he wasn’t going to be able to see that. After everything was said and done, she’d leave here angry and hating him, never wanting to see him again. Which, of course, was for the best.

At least she would be safe. At least she’d be alive and well and not at the hands of some maniacal dickhead. But for now, while she was in his home, he’d take care of her, make sure she was comfortable. Protect her.

The room was warm enough to get her out of her jeans and sweater. He worked with the tiny buttons and slid her top off, exposing her bare breasts.

She stirred slightly and one of her hands brushed her budding nipple.

He grew hard at the sight. I’m such a bastard.

But he couldn’t stop now. She needed to sleep comfortably, he told himself as he tugged her jeans off and then took in the full view of her body. Creamy skin. Ample, perky breasts. Rosy pink nipples. Supple, curvy hips. Flat, smooth stomach. Her skimpy red panties that barely covered her—

Snap out of it. Kade tucked her under the safety of the comforter and forced himself to the bathroom. He splashed his face with ice-cold water but still couldn’t relieve himself of the desire that was imbedded in him.

It’s not right.

He’d known that from the very moment he’d realized she was his target. But that hadn’t changed his feelings for her, how she tempted him. How he never wanted to let her go. He showered and brushed his teeth, trying to erase the image of her body lying naked on his bed.

Nothing could happen. Not tonight. Not again.

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Buy link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/wilderroses/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=728

http://www.wilderroses.com/
http://www.liaslater.com/

Lia

Tomorrow's the day!

Fatal Exposure’s official release day is tomorrow, September 25th, when it’ll be available as an eBook as well as in paperback from http://www.wilderroses.com/.

Here’s an excerpt (Rated VERY ‘R’ so get out of here if you’re under 18, got it, or I'll tell your mom. The rest of you enjoy!):

Ava rested her hands on his massive chest when he wedged himself between her thighs. She couldn’t keep from staring at him. Every inch of his naked body was toned to perfection, leaving her craving to trace her fingers over the strength of his muscles. He had a few scars here and there, but the one that grabbed her attention was the circular indentation on his left shoulder.

A gunshot wound? She lightly brushed her hand over it.

“Iraq,” he murmured as if that would explain how he’d been shot. And sadly, it did. Obviously, he’d been in combat. He’d fought for their country. Which had to mean he was a man of integrity, a man of honor. Right?

She clenched her eyes shut and tried to stop her bustling mind from over-analyzing. This was sex with a hot guy and nothing more. He was nothing more.

He dug his fists into the mattress on either side of her head before dipping his mouth to softly kiss her top lip and then her bottom. His tongue slipped between the two, parting them. Gently, patiently—a kiss she’d never experienced from a man.

He baited her, and Ava responded by opening for him, sliding her tongue along his. He tasted of a mixture of cinnamon, quiet confidence, and restrained power.

Who was he? She didn’t even know his last name, but every fiber of fear in her body was disappearing as he manipulated her mouth with his skilled tongue. It owned her and she wasn’t protesting.

His large, hardened cock pressed against the wetness between her thighs, tempting her. She could only imagine what he was going to feel like inside.

Daring to seek more, she lifted her pelvis and grazed her pussy against his hard shaft. He was thicker and larger than either of the two lovers she’d had in the past. And she was sure he would bring sensations that would stretch and push her to limits she’d never known.

“Fuck me,” she heard herself saying, impatiently, shocking herself.

His eyes opened and met hers, no longer the ice cold color, but a blue that reminded her of a tantalizing hot, bubble bath.

Ava took a desperately needed breath. “Please.”

He grinned, sensually, devilishly, as if he had plans beyond her realm of fantasy. She pursed her mouth shut, thinking she’d most likely bitten off more than she could chew.

His upper half dropped onto his elbows, resting his solid chest against her sensitive breasts. She prepared herself for the roughness she thought he was capable of, but instead, she received soft kisses down her jaw line onto her neck. He licked the crevice behind her ear and gently nibbled a path to the area just above her shoulder.

Ava trembled at his touch and wrapped her legs around his waist, preparing for him to enter her, wanting nothing more.
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Copyright 2009

Buy link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/wilderroses/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=180&products_id=712

http://www.wilderroses.com/
http://www.liaslater.com/

Lia

So Here It Is

My first blog post.

Hmm... Now what?

Well, might as well get on with the BSP (You know. Blatant Self-Promotion). Fatal Exposure, my erotic (I can tell I'll be mentioning this word a lot) romantic (this one too) suspense, is available NOW in trade paperback from http://www.wilderroses.com/. Its official release date is on the 25th - when the e-book version will be available - but the Wild Rose Press is running an early bird special.

Here it is:

Isn't it pretty? I love the colors.

Here's a blurb:

Deception brings them together. Exposure can tear them apart.

Taking off her clothes every night for the patrons of Hothouse Gentleman’s Club was never part of Ava Lureau's life plan, but the sleazy strip joint was the last place her powerful ex-boyfriend would think to look for her. A life on the run kept Ava safe…but lonely. So when a ruggedly sexy stranger shows up and a lap dance becomes more than another dollar in her G-string, she takes a chance.

Kade Gavin’s job is simple—capture his target and deliver her to the man who hired him. Nothing but a paycheck matters in Kade's bleak existence…until the enticing stripper with soft curves and a puzzling persona climbs into his bed--and under his skin. 
 
I'm pretty excited about this release. And I'm hoping readers will be just as excited when they read it.
 
Oh, and it's also available at http://www.amazon.com/ and http://www.barnesandnoble.com/. Cool, right?
 
More news to come!
 
Lia
http://www.liaslater.com/